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Tobon Family History

Tobon Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Colombia and Mexico; Tobón): possibly a topographic name from a derivative of Spanish toba ‘tufa’ (see Tobar).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tobon family from?

You can see how Tobon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tobon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tobon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Tobon families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tobon's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tobon families in 1911.
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What did your Tobon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tobon. 45% of Tobon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tobon women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tobon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tobon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 617 immigration records available for the last name Tobon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Tobon. For the veterans among your Tobon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tobon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tobon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tobon in 1964 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tobon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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